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3 Tips to Eat Healthy While Home

By: Northwestern Medicine Staff

March 24, 2020, 8:00 am - Categories: Health News

Follow these three tricks of the trade to fight those junk food cravings when you’re stuck at home:

Stock up on Frozen Produce

Can’t get to the grocery store often? Purchase frozen fruits and veggies, so you can store them in your freezer for days, weeks, months or longer — until hunger strikes. Some frozen produce even has a higher quantity of particular nutrients than “fresh” produce.

Nutrient-Dense Items Are Key

Squash, lentils, protein powders and eggs — yes, eggs! — are perfect examples of foods that last awhile and are packed with nutrients. Squash lasts several months. Lentils are non-perishable. Eggs have a five-week shelf life, and protein powders can be stored for over a year* (depending on the ingredients).

Plan Ahead

When you plan your meals a few weeks ahead of time, you are able to purchase ingredients that can be used in several dishes. For example, frozen broccoli can be used in a healthy, hearty family casserole, salad and stir fry. Plus, this technique can save you money because it decreases your food waste. 

Reference: https://blog.nasm.org/3-ways-to-ensure-you-have-a-healthy-diet-while-staying-at-home